Garden
Blushing Beans
July 19, 2008
Is it possible for a bean blossom to blush? I'd say so. Seems to me the barely pink blossom is almost hiding behind the leaf but in spite of "her" best efforts is being "exposed" by the sun. Oh My! I didn't even notice the bean pods already growing (I ...
Incredible Edible Nasturtiums
July 17, 2008
If you are interested in growing something in your yard, balcony or windowsill but don't have a lot of time, space, or money for plants - I've got the plant for you.
Summer day moments
July 11, 2008
Summer is simply heavenly some days. Even though no day is perfect, summer (at least for my garden, farm, beach, woods, mountains, outdoors happy family) tends to have more perfect "moments".
Early July Backyard view
July 9, 2008
It was hot today and humid. Before retreating indoors this afternoon to the relative cool (we don't use AC) the kids enjoyed one of their favorite summer backyard activities - sprinkler trampoline jumping. An activity most definitely not recommended by trampoline manufacturers and no doubt against all the "rules". Rules ...
Garden Report - Tomato Fruit
July 2, 2008
I spied the first cherry tomato fruit yesterday in the garden. Today I pruned and staked the plants using these instructions from Frank Ferrandino. This afternoon we're off to the beach. The garden grows. I pick a few weeds here and there, squish a few bad beetles, but mostly the ...
Happy Canada Day
July 2, 2008
Taking this picture of our backyard red and white berries was the closest I got to observing Canada Day. We moved to the United States 8 years ago this month. The first few years we celebrated Canada Day, special suppers and the like. But these days July 1st means July ...
